Labour relations manager
Canadian National Railway (CN) based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labour relations manager. Canadian National Railway (CN) is a major transportation company. It provides rail services for transporting goods such as bulk commodities, intermodal containers, and automotive shipments. CN operates an extensive rail network, linking ports, terminals, and trucking services. The company focuses on innovation and efficiency to offer seamless logistics solutions. CN plays a key role in supporting global trade and economic development. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian National Railway (CN)
Position: Labour relations manager
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $50.00 – $55.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Shift: Monday to Friday
Requisition ID: req14800
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English and French Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Relations
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of labor relations experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work in standard office conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday
- The candidates should be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and manage stress due to the nature of the role
- The candidates should be able to travel regularly, up to 25% of the time, and respond to client inquiries outside of the regular workweek
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience interpreting and applying collective agreements and relevant federal employment legislation and experience in the federal and transportation sectors
- The candidates should have experience managing a grievance process, including preparation of material for arbitration
- The candidates should have experience preparing and presenting LR positions and arguments during union and management meetings, at arbitration, and at the bargaining table
- The candidates should have experience assessing and analyzing operational issues and making impactful recommendations and a Master’s Degree in Labour Relations and collaborate with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
- The candidates should be able to deal with pressure and change by staying calm and quickly adapting and inspire others with impactful communications and adapt to the audience
- The candidates should share timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively and apply analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
- The candidates should make informed and timely decisions to get things done and initiate and drive organizational changes to enable business transformation
- The candidates should influence by translating expertise into practical business outcomes, leverage feedback and coaching to improve performance and strong knowledge of LR principles
- The candidates should have the ability to analyze complex information and ask probing questions to formulate substantive recommendations or make decisions that consider a longer-term view
- The candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and be fluently bilingual in both written and verbal communication (English and French)
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to act as a partner to leaders, offering expert knowledge on handling labor relations (LR) issues and providing advice for effective resolution
- The candidates should be able to interpret collective agreement clauses and apply them tactfully to support informed decision-making
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with the business to identify and prepare arguments to defend the company’s position on labor relations issues
- The candidates should be able to assist line management with grievance handling and the administration of collective agreements, while focusing on outreach and education, particularly with first-line supervisors at CN
- The candidates should be able to hold meetings with union representatives to resolve grievances before escalating to arbitration and prepare and present grievances during arbitration hearings
- The candidates should be able to prepare and conduct training on various labor relations matters, including collective agreement interpretation, the Canada Labour Code, attendance, discipline, and conflict resolution
- The candidates should be able to manage people to drive and influence change efforts, creating opportunities for others to engage in change management
- The candidates should be able to develop synergies between teams to improve performance and foster a team-oriented mindset
- The candidates should be able to develop and align the organization with an inspiring vision, delivering impactful messages and ensuring comprehension of complex information across diverse audiences
- The candidates should be able to provide resources that align with employees’ career interests through developmental projects and opportunities
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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